A faculty member explains to a class of nursing students that Medicare (Select all that apply.)
a. covers children younger than 18 years of age.
b. covers persons older than 65 years of age.
c. helps pay for medications.
d. includes some chronic disability.
e. is a federal insurance program.
B, D, E
Medicare is for those older than 65 years of age.
Medicare Part D does cover prescription drugs, but the supplement must be purchased; it is not automatically included in Medicare coverage.
Other populations covered by Medicare include those with selected severe and chronic disabilities.
Medicare is administered by the federal government.
Medicare is for those older than 65 years of age.
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